Shakti Stories: Real-Life Experiences of Army Wives Neha Tomar

Hey, I’m back with another story from my life and how the 2019 Valentine ruined it all for a lot of wives of security forces. Pulwama Attack was one of the most destructive attack on security forces and it got avenged within 3 days, where Shaurya Chakra Awardee Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal and 3 other soldiers sacrificed there lives while killing Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists.

Major Dhoundiyal and his wife Nitika Kaul Dhoundiyal were also planning their first anniversary celebrations when this happened. Nitika Kaul Dhoundiyal left her corporate job and is now a proud officer in the Indian Army carrying the legacy of his martyred husband.

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Handwara encounter is quintessential example of how you've to completely lose yourself in the process to win over a mission as an army officer and it stands true for the family too. Let's hear it from the family of Major Anuj Sood, Mrs. Aakriti (wife) and Shruti (sister), where they share about his journey to the Indian Army for the greater good that he left us for. Mrs. Aakriti also share how disappointed she feels as government offices ask her to prove “statehood” of Major Sood, after it is already more than one year that he laid his life for the country. This Independence Day Special Episode is surely going to leave you with after thoughts on what it costs to be an independent nation and what's the state of martyrs family, which deserves all the respect for the loss they've had.

On this day today, 26th July, this episode brings some of those stories of the battleground of Kargil that signify the courage and valour of the soldiers who fought hard for us to commemorate them today on Kargil Vijay Diwas and feel thankful for those who fought it and won that war for us that could have redefined India's place on the world map. 

Taking you through my journey of Fauji Life, this episode helps learn a little more on the Military Way of Life, tune in to know how the famous dogtags are used in the war zone. 

Army postings are a regular thing, moving from one place to settling down in another and then again making the move is a routine that army families have to get used to. In this episode, I am sharing my love for our latest posting, Leh and the people around in the regiment and the pain of moving away from each other, no matter how much you wish to stay together.

Leh is a difficult terrain to be in, here I am sharing my experiences of battling the extreme winters of Leh. Play it on to find out some of the most exciting stories that can prepare you well for your trip to the valley.